How do top traders actually apply technical analysis for short-term trading in fast-moving markets? In this episode of the Two Blokes Trading podcast, host Jonathan Farrelly is joined by trading veteran Jason Sen a market technician with over 35 years of real-world experience to unpack the strategies that still work today.
Jason discusses how he transitioned from the high-pressure world of the London trading floor to building a successful career using chart-based trading strategies. You’ll discover the importance of support and resistance levels, the value of stochastic indicators, and why the 4-hour and 1-hour charts remain critical tools for short-term traders.
This episode is loaded with practical, no-nonsense advice on building a disciplined approach to trading, mastering market psychology, and avoiding the most common retail mistakes. Whether you’re a beginner or refining your edge, Jason’s journey from executing orders on the pit floor to training thousands of traders through Day Trade Ideas offers deep insight into what it really takes to succeed in the markets today.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
This episode dives into the foundations of technical analysis for short-term trading, offering listeners an inside look at how veteran trader Jason Sen navigates the markets. You’ll learn how to identify key support and resistance zones, apply multi-timeframe chart analysis, and use stochastic indicators to time entries and exits more effectively. Jason explains how simplifying your charts and removing emotional bias can lead to better outcomes.
He also shares hard-earned lessons from his own career, including the importance of using stop losses, developing a repeatable process, and avoiding the trap of over-leveraging. Listeners will gain insight into the mental and technical tools used by professional traders, and how to build these habits into their own strategies. If you’re serious about short-term trading, this episode offers an actionable blueprint grounded in decades of market experience.
Hosts
Jonathan Farrelly – Host
Jonathan started his trading journey over 15 years ago, learning from some of the best institutional traders in the world. Over the last 9 years Jonathan has taught 1000’s of retail traders how to successfully navigate the financial markets. Jonathan has evolved Two Blokes Trading with new technologies to offer traders a new fully immersive experience.
Jonathan’s ethos has always been based on transparency with the goal to help new & experienced traders achieve their goals.
Jason Sen – Guest
Jason Sen is a veteran technical analyst and trader with over 35 years of market experience. From open-outcry pits to digital charts, Jason has seen it all. Today, he runs Day Trade Ideas, providing daily technical levels and trade setups to both institutional and retail traders. His practical, no-fluff approach to trading makes him a respected voice in the industry.
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